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1313
$4,025.00

*CONTEMPORARY E. J. CHURCHILL MAGNUM MAGAZINE RIFLE. SN C 10028. Cal. .375 H & H Mag. 25″ Round barrel is inlaid in gold “E. J. Churchill.” and engraved “London. England” on top. One standing, two folding leaf express sight with gold lines and markings for 200 and 300 yards, is dovetailed through an integral boss on bbl. Removable front sight is longitudinally dovetailed into front sight block with removable hood. Rear of bbl is marked with caliber. Double square bridge magnum length action with milled-in dovetail scope mounts has some large scroll engraving and is marked with SN and “E. J. Churchill” on left wall of action. Bolt handle has SN inlaid in gold and hollow knob has 3 panels of checkering. Button release, hinged floor plate is engraved “5 Cartridges”. SN is inlaid in gold on trigger guard bow. Lightly colored European walnut full pistol grip stock measures 13-7/8″ over leather covered pad and features sling eye, gold oval engraved with initials “RVJ”, right hand cheek piece, steel pistol grip cap, and 18 LPI flat top checkering with line border. August 2000 list of specifications for this rifle, basic model costing 9550 pounds. This particular rifle has many options.Reinforcing bolt is installed through the stock at rear of action. Stock is tipped with horn. CONDITION: Essentially new, showing very little wear, and few handling marks. A fine contemporary and affordable gun for the bush. 4-37626 MGM39 (4,000-6,000)


Auction: Firearms - Fall 2009
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